Immigration agents draw guns, arrest activists following them in Minneapolis

Associated Press (AP) Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete by By  RYAN MURPHY, SARAH RAZA and STEVE KARNOWSKIFebruary 3, 2026 at 08:23 PM
Immigration agents draw guns, arrest activists following them in Minneapolis

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On February 3, 2026, in Minneapolis, immigration agents arrested activists who were following their vehicles. Federal agents, some with guns drawn, approached the activists. The incident occurred after the departure of a high-profile commander the previous week. At least one activist wearing clothing with an anti-ICE message was handcuffed and detained. The arrests were witnessed by an Associated Press photographer. The reason for the activist's actions was to monitor the immigration agents.

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Human Rights
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Tuesday was the deadline for Minnesota officials to produce documents to a federal grand jury.

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An Associated Press photographer witnessed the arrests.

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At least one person who had an anti-ICE message on clothing was handcuffed while face-down on the ground.

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Immigration officers with guns drawn arrested some activists who were trailing their vehicles on Tuesday in Minneapolis.

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Officials have denounced it as a broad overreach.

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Associated Press (AP)
Article Type
News Report
Classification Confidence
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Geographic Perspective
Minneapolis

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